Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series, or news.

Today: How to get a flight upgrade WITHOUT paying for it?

I previously explained how to book the cheapest plane ticket and potentially save (lots of) money. However, while it's exciting to find an excellent deal, there's no worse feeling than the prospect of a longhaul odyssey in a cramped Economy Class seat. And unfortunately, most passengers will never fly in anything but cattle class, as Business Class and First Class tickets can be shockingly unaffordable. But that doesn't always have to be the case as there are ways to score a premium seat in the plane without having to pay for the upgrade. While there are some straight-forward strategies, it will often require a mix of skill, emotional intelligence and a considerable amount of luck if you don't want to spend a penny at all. But the reward is that flying Business or First Class is a highly enjoyable experience, as you can read in my trip reports.

Here are my 10 best travel tricks to get and/or book an airline upgrade without breaking your wallet! You can share your own tips or upgrade experiences in the comments section.

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